This program will use information
provided by manufacturers to add a comprehensive listing of Year
2000 complaint biomedical products (medical devices and scientific
laboratory products) to the FDA-operated Federal Year 2000
Biomedical Clearinghouse. The clearinghouse, available on the World
Wide Web, will allow health care facilities and others to assess
their vulnerability to Year 2000 problems and to take corrective
actions, if necessary, in advance of January 1, 2000.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.